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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.05, 1,240.18 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.05, 1,240.18 and 525.95 is: 725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.05 : 1,240.18 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.05/1,240.18 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.05x = 1,240.18 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.05x = 652,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,263.84/899.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.51

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